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We know you love coming out to Connie Link Amphitheatre, so why not be up on that stage this summer? Auditions are this weekend - sign up!

Have you signed up for auditions yet? They're this weekend!

If you or someone in your household is currently in Grade 8-12, we'd love to have you with us out at Connie Link Amphitheatre this summer. As a reminder, there is no fee to participate in this program. Sign up & find more info at https://www.normalil.gov/summertheatre

Consider this your official invite for Make Music Normal 2026 presented by CEFCU! 🎶🎤

It’s free. It’s for all ages. And it’s your chance to jump into the music.

From live performances across every genre to open mics, open jams, a Live Karaoke Band and more, we're getting ready to rock it all.

Save the date, July 17-18, 2026, and follow this Normal LIVE and Uptown Normal to make sure you're ready for the line-up drop🤘😏.

More details will be available at Normalil.gov/MakeMusicNormal

While "Cruisin’ Through The Century" with Visit BN and celebrating 100 years of Route 66, the Town of Normal - Government invites everyone to join us for a 1950s-inspired Roadside picnic at 1 Normal Plaza! 🧺🌭🍔

Enjoy throwback prices of roadside classic eats, vintage vibes, music and so much more.

Make sure your tanks are full, this is going to be one heck of a road trip! ⛽

Learn more as the event nears here: normalil.gov/Route66
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It's a great line up for the 2026 High School Summer Theatre Season!

Want to audition? Be part of the band? Join the production crew? Head over to https://www.normalil.gov/summertheatre for that sign up link & a whole lot more!

Vendors, this one’s for you! The 2026 Vendor Application is officially OPEN! 🎉

Whether you're a food vendor, craft vendor or anything in between, this is your chance to get on the list to participate in Uptown Normal’s most popular events, including Sweet Corn Circus and Make Music Normal.

Find event details and apply at NormalIL.gov/VendorApplication
Spots fill quickly — don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!

Please note: Due to the volume of applications submitted, staff is not able to personally respond to every inquiry. However, our Cultural Arts team will keep on file the information you submit via this form and reach out once selected to participate.

Impatiently waiting for the funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups and all the festival food fare!